Verum BibleExile•6th century BC
Ezekiel sees the valley of dry bones
Ezekiel sees dry bones come together and receive breath, a vision of God restoring a people who believe their hope is lost.
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Historical context
Exile disrupted land, monarchy, Temple worship, and ordinary family life. Ezekiel’s vision speaks to a displaced community that sees itself as dead and without a future, using bodily imagery to address national collapse.
Biblical significance
God promises to open graves, bring Israel back to its land, and put his Spirit within the people. The vision transforms exile from the final word into a setting where resurrection-like restoration can be imagined and proclaimed.